Former state minister for planning Shamsul Alam detained in Dhaka

The Report Desk

Published: June 19, 2025, 12:14 PM

Former state minister for planning Shamsul Alam detained in Dhaka

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained Shamsul Alam, former State Minister for Planning.

He was detained around 12:30 AM on Wednesday night from a residence in the Mohammadpur area of the capital.

According to DMP sources, legal proceedings against Shamsul Alam are currently underway. Further details regarding the charges or specific allegations have not been disclosed yet.

The detention comes amid ongoing political and legal developments involving several former government officials.

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